Shoe upper with a layered structure for a sports shoe
A shoe upper with a layered structure incorporating a polyamide foam layer addresses the stiffness issue in foam materials, enhancing flexibility, cushioning, and durability for improved athletic performance.
US20260165426A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-18ADIDAS AG
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ADIDAS AG
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-18
AI Technical Summary
⚠Technical Problem
Current shoe uppers made from foam materials are perceived to be relatively stiff and lack the desired flexibility, particularly in high-quality athletic shoes.
⚗Method used
A shoe upper with a layered structure comprising a first layer, a second layer, and an intermediate polyamide (PA) foam layer between them, which provides flexibility, cushioning, and stretchability, tailored for specific performance needs.
🎯Benefits of technology
The layered structure enhances durability, comfort, and performance by offering improved flexibility, cushioning, and moisture management, reducing the risk of injuries and extending the shoe's lifespan.
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a shoe upper, such as for a sports shoe, comprising a layered structure having a first layer, a second layer, and an intermediate foam layer between the first layer and the second layer, wherein the intermediate foam layer comprises a polyamide, PA, foam material. The present disclosure also relates to a sports shoe comprising such a shoe upper.
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